American Diabetes Association

Sometimes on the tennis court, Zoe Monge starts to feel anxious, shaky and dizzy, and it has nothing to do with her opponent. "My blood sugar will go really low,'' said Monge, the No. 3 player on Dr. Phillips' girls tennis team. "You feel like you're about to pass out. It can be scary sometimes.'' Monge has Type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin. She must take extra precautions and closely monitor herself while playing. It's an ongoing battle, but not the only one the senior has faced helping Dr. Phillips (17-0) to the Class 4A state tournament, beginning Monday at...

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